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Governors needed Open mornings
Westlea Primary School in schools in West Swindon Brook Field Primary School in Shaw
West Swindon would like to that work closely together is holding welcome sessions and
hear from people interested to support the education we school tours for parents of children
in being part of a good provide to all our pupils. who are due to start school in
school, who are keen to “Governors are vital in September 2016.
help it continue to develop making our school a success. Parents will meet headteacher
and improve. It’s made up of committed Dan Clarke who will give a short
You need an enquiring mind and and enthusiastic people from all talk before conducting tours of
the confidence to ask questions and parts of the community, determined the site.
join in discussions which will make to ensure the best outcomes for our Visits will be held on Thursdays
a real contribution to the local pupils. 15 October and 5 November,
community “We now have an opportunity for 9.15am and 11am.
Amelia Penfold, clerk to the board new members to join and would Numbers are limited. Book a
of directors said: “Westlea is an very much like to hear from you.” place by calling 01793 874582.
inspirational academy school, well To find out more about what being www.brookfield.swindon.sch.uk
supported by a dedicated team a volunteer school governor would
of staff, governors and parents. It involve, mail: apenfold@westlea.
is also part of a special ‘umbrella swindon.sch.uk
trust’ with three other primary www.westleaprimary.co.uk
Get ready for school in 2016 English, Mathematics and Science

Swindon Council’s school’s admis- between 1 September 2011 and Fully qualified teachers
sion team is accepting applications 31 August 2012.
for children to start primary, junior The School Admissions Team is Accelerated GCSE programme
and secondary school in September holding a drop-in session for par- 11+ training and preparation
2016. ents if they wish to enquire about Free assessment and first lesson
Applications have to be submitted the admissions process, on Tuesday Boost your child’s confidence
by: 6 October, 2pm to 5.30pm, at the
• Saturday 31 October 2015 - sec- Civic Offices, Euclid Street sN1 2JH.
ondary (children in Year 6) and UTC All the information regarding
(Year 10) admissions criteria and how to Childcare
NEW
• Friday 15 January 2016 - infant apply can be found at: accepted
vouchers
and primary (for children born www.swindon.gov.uk/schoolplaces

A Quality Education for a Lifetime of Opportunities’

We are a village school situated in a favourable rural area a few miles south-west of Swindon. We were founded
in 1743 by Thomas Bennet and taken over by the LEA about 100 years later. Over recent years we have extended
our facilities to accommodate four mixed-age classes, a large hall where hot meals are served, a multi-purpose
unit housing a pre-school facility and a conservatory area for individual or small group teaching, including a
multi-sensory learning library for parents and carers to access resources for learning at home.

OFSTED February 2012:
“A good school where pupils achieve well” ... “promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
outstandingly well” ... “pupils’ behaviour is exemplary” ... “excellent, well-planned support for disabled pupils
and those who have special educational needs” ... “examples of outstanding teaching in all classes” ...
“outstanding cross curricular provision”

Parents say: “amazing grounding, both educationally and emotionally”

Everyone knows each other throughout the school, from the oldest to the very youngest, staff, parents and
children alike, giving us a warm family atmosphere. Our professional and enthusiastic staff provide a safe and
secure environment and a creative and stimulating curriculum.

You are warmly invited to make an appointment to visit our school and
we look forward to welcoming you. Please find out more about us from our website.
Mrs E Floyd, Headteacher 01793 731262
[email protected] www.broadhintonschool.org

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